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CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE

300 E 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Danny, King of the Basement
Danny, King of the Basement
4/20 - 4/28/2024


A powerful story that proves home is more than simply where you live.  10-year-old Danny "Delco" Carter is the "king of moving." When Danny and ...

Elephant & Piggie's
Elephant & Piggie's
4/6 - 4/28/2024


Sing, dance, and party with your favorite friends.  Celebrated author Mo Willem’s beloved characters come to life in a jazzy musical based on the award-winning, ...

Pigs is Pigs
Pigs is Pigs
5/29 - 6/9/2024


Cuteness is on overload in this humorous story where guinea pigs steal the show.  When a package arrives at a rail station, an argument erupts ...


RELATED STORIES

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY Comes To Charlotte


by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

Mo Willems' dynamic duo Elephant & Piggie will go from the page to the stage starting on April 6, 2024, at Children's Theatre of Charlotte in the high-energy, vaudeville-style musical, “Elephant & Piggie's ‘We Are in a Play” ...

SCHOOL OF ROCK & More Set for Children's Theatre of Charlotte 24-25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

Children's Theatre of Charlotte has unveiled its lineup for the upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring a diverse array of productions for audiences of all ages. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....

Review: CATCHING THE MOON at Children's Theatre Of Charlotte


by Vickie Evans - March 25, 2024

'CATCHING THE MOON' at Children's Theatre Of Charlotte is an awesome depiction of a very impactful figure in African American history, Marcenia Lyle, aka Toni Stone....

CATCHING THE MOON Comes to Children's Theatre of Charlotte This Month


by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2024

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has produced a brand-new blues musical about Toni Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball in the big leagues. “Catching the Moon: The Story of the Young Girl’s Baseball Dream,” tells the story of the baseball legend in her formative years when she was kno...

Children's Theatre of Charlotte Presents PINOCCHIO Opens On February 3


by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2024

The classic fairytale about a puppet that wants to become a real boy takes a new approach. “Pinocchio” is a family farce by Greg Banks based on 1880's story by Carlo Collodi. ...

New Year, New Shows! Upcoming Performances Announced At Children's Theatre Of Charlotte


by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2024

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is excited to announce their upcoming performances, including the return of 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' by their Resident Touring Company. Audiences can look forward to a fun-filled evening of classic songs, drinks, and desserts. Check out the press release for more deta...

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Charlotte Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Charlotte Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Little Theater of Gastonia & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Little Theater of Gastonia & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards December 5th Standings; BYE BYE BIRDIE Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Past Shows

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream


This inspiring true story will have you cheering in your seat.  With the crack of a bat, Marcenia Lyle rounds the bases with ease and ...

Djembe Fire


The vibrant rhythm of Africa sparks joy through song and dance.  Master drummers and dancers combine the fire of the djembe (drum) with colorful costumes ...

Pinocchio
Pinocchio
2/3 - 2/18/2024


The classic tale takes on new life in a fast-paced fun-filled farce.  High among the scaffolding, a group of painters begin the day’s work. Using ...

Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
1/13 - 1/28/2024


Get ready to rock as the pop culture phenomenon hits the stage. The alarm clock rings and Tom awakens, nervous to start his first day ...

Schoolhouse Rock Live! - Adult Night Party


Get a babysitter for the kids, because this show is for adults only. Grab a drink and sing along to Schoolhouse Rock tunes for one ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical


Ring in the holiday season with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most popular show of all time!  The Herdmans are back and ready to wreak havoc! ...

Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
11/4 - 11/19/2023


The hip-hop, spoken word sensation based on Dr. Maya Angelou's poetry and Jean-Michel Basquiat's artwork comes to life on stage for one last weekend.

Balloonacy
Balloonacy
8/23 - 8/31/2023


A single balloon lifts the spirits of a solitary man in this sweet story for the entire family.  A mischievous balloon finds its way into ...

The Lion and the Little Red Bird


This delightful play tells the story of an inquisitive bird and a compassionate lion, an unlikely friendship to say the least. Why does Lion’s tail ...

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!


When a persistent pigeon decides he must drive the bus, he’ll stop at nothing to get behind the wheel. Laugh your way through and get ...

The Gathering
The Gathering
4/22 - 4/23/2023


From the nation that brought us, "Unto These Hills," the Cherokee Historical Association presents a new play at Children's Theatre of Charlotte about how understanding ...

The Night Diary
The Night Diary
3/10 - 3/26/2023


One girl's search for home leads her to discover her true self. The heartfelt story, adapted for the stage by Mukta Phatak from the award-winning ...

Sunjata Kamalenya: The Story of the True Lion King of Africa


Sing, dance, and join the journey of one boy's quest to lead his people in the interactive play about West Africa's greatest hero. ...

Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion


Five are called but only one will win. Let the mystery unravel and the magic begin in the new, original musical by the creators of ...

Confessions of a Former Bully


When Katie, who never considered herself a bully, repeatedly teases classmate Monica, it pushes their friendship to a tipping point. Katie’s hurtful words and behavior ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical


The Herdmans are back for the holiday favorite “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical.” This hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s ...

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
11/12 - 11/19/2022


Step up to the plate in Mike Wiley’s interactive show. Audiences become part of the performance while learning about the baseball legend who changed the ...

Annie
Annie
9/24 - 10/23/2022


Set in New York City against the backdrop of the Great Depression, little orphan Annie does her best to hang on til tomorrow come what ...

A Sick Day for Amos McGee
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
8/25 - 9/4/2022


Friendship can be the best medicine when youre feeling blue. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In this heart-warming story about the ...

PIGS IS PIGS
5/31 - 6/12/2022


Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit film....

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
2/11 - 3/6/2022


Mainstage: adapt: Erin Nolan....

TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
1/29 - 2/13/2022


Tomás loves stories! Grandfather tells them every night during the summer when the family leaves Texas to pick crops in Iowa. But soon Tomas knows ...


11-year-old Daniel has escaped Nazi Germany and finds himself alone on the shores of Havana, Cuba. He meets spirited 12-year-old Paloma who has some painful ...

My Wonderful Birthday Suit
2/1 - 2/28/2021


Rainbows, moonbeams and a bit of birthday magic make for a super-fun party! But friendships are questioned when judgements and comments about skin color slip ...

GRIMMZ Fairy Tales
1/1 - 1/31/2021


Jay and Will Grimmz, the hip-hop fable story dance-pop sensation, have come back home to the city where they grew up to give a concert. ...

The Velveteen Rabbit
12/1 - 12/31/2020


A little boy awakens Christmas morning to discover a Velveteen Rabbit among his gifts. Adored at first, then cast to the toy box, the Rabbit ...


Wells Fargo Playhouse: True Story of The 3 Little Pigs...

The Invisible Boy
11/1 - 11/24/2019


adapt: Christopher Parks; music: Josh Totora; dir: Adam Burke. World Premiere...

Peter Pan
10/4 - 11/3/2019


adapt: Jerome Robbins from Sir J.M. Barrie; lyrics: Carolyn Leigh; music: Morris (Moose) Charlap; dir: Jenny Male....

A Sick Day for Amos McGee
5/29 - 6/9/2019


Wells Fargo Playhouse:...

ANYTHING GOES (YPE)
5/17 - 5/18/2019


Pete the Cat
4/12 - 5/5/2019


Pete the Cat never loses his cool. Jimmy Biddle never strays from his routine. That is until the groovy blue cat moves in with the ...

Picaro
4/27 - 4/28/2019


Wells Fargo Playhouse:...

The Ghost of Splinter Cove
3/22 - 4/7/2019


Wells Fargo Playhouse:...


Wells Fargo Playhouse:...

Spelling 2-5-5
12/7 - 12/17/2018


Last Stop on Market Street
11/2 - 11/18/2018


Chicago Children’s Theatre, in a co-commission with Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis, will open Last Stop on Market Street, a world premiere musical based on ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...


adapt: le Clanche de Rand. Wells Fargo Playhouse:...


McColl Family Theatre:...


And in This Corner: Cassius Clay is a bold and refreshing look at the early years of Muhammad Ali’s life. This play reminds us of ...

Balloonacy
1/13 - 1/28/2018


A solitary old man is steadfast in his silent routine until a mischievous balloon finds him and insists on becoming his friend. Through all the ...

Mr. Popper's Penguins
1/12 - 1/28/2018


CHICAGO – Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Mr. Popper’s Penguins, a world premiere musical adaptation with script by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff ...

The Imaginators
1/13 - 1/27/2018


Dwayne Hartford. Wells Fargo Playhouse:...

The Snowy Day and Other Stories
10/27 - 11/12/2017


Jerome Hairston....

Mary Poppins
10/6 - 10/29/2017


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

Psshh
8/24 - 9/2/2017


Go, Dog. Go!
4/14 - 4/30/2017


Paul and Kitty Baker Theater: adapt: Steven Dietz, Allison Gregory; lyrics: Michael Koerner; music: Michael Koerner; dir: Nancy Schaeffer....

Bud, Not Buddy
3/24 - 4/9/2017


- adapt: Scot Copeland from Christopher Paul Curtis; music: Paul Binkley; dir: Scot Copeland....


Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of ...


Nicole Adkins; dir: CarlosAlexis Cruz. Wells Fargo Playhouse:...


Goldilocks, on a trip into the forest, ventures into a seemingly uninhabited house. In the process of making herself feel at home, she turns the ...

New Kid
1/14 - 1/29/2017


Missouri History Museum: Dennis Foon; dir: Carol North....


Jahnna Beecham, Malcolm Hillgartner; dir: Adam Burke. World Premiere...


Jahnna Beecham, Malcolm Hillgartner; dir: Adam Burke. World Premiere...

Grace For President
10/21 - 11/6/2016


book: Joan Cushing; lyrics: Joan Cushing; music: Joan Cushing; dir: Jaclyn Hofmann....

Grace For President
10/21 - 11/6/2016


book: Joan Cushing; lyrics: Joan Cushing; music: Joan Cushing; dir: Jaclyn Hofmann....

A Year With Frog and Toad
9/30 - 10/16/2016


Spend The Summer With Frog and Toad Kids will love A Year With Frog and Toad, a musical based on Arnold Lobel’s popular children’s book ...

A Year With Frog and Toad
9/30 - 10/16/2016


Spend The Summer With Frog and Toad Kids will love A Year With Frog and Toad, a musical based on Arnold Lobel’s popular children’s book ...

G2K THE KING AND I
G2K THE KING AND I
5/17 - 5/18/2013


The 'G2K' Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting ...

Pinkalicious The Musical
4/10 - 5/5/2013


Pinkalicious loves pink so much; she wants everything in her life to be pink. After over-indulging in pink cupcakes, she awakes the next morning- pink! ...

Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
5/10 - 5/12/2012


By Eugène Ionesco May 10-12, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse All seats $10 Performed by our high school Ensemble Company, Eugène Ionesco’s 1959 play evokes ...

Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper
4/20 - 4/29/2012


By José Cruz González Apr. 20-29, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $18 / General Section $14 Salt’s family has a secret. His grandfather ...

Busytown
Busytown
4/13 - 4/21/2012


Apr. 13-29, 2012 • McColl Family Theatre Front Orchestra $24 / General Section $18 Welcome to the bustling world of Busytown, which is always buzzing ...

Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
3/9 - 3/24/2012


Mar. 9-24, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $18 / General Section $14 Join us for a pair of spine-tingling tales from the delightfully ...

Step Afrika!
Step Afrika!
3/2 - 3/3/2012


Mar. 2-3, 2012 • McColl Family Theatre Rhythmic. Engaging. Electrifying. Experience Step Afrika!, the world’s first professional company dedicated to stepping, a unique art form ...

Rapunzel
Rapunzel
2/10 - 2/26/2012


Feb. 10-26, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $18 / General Section $14 Adapted by renowned playwright Max Bush, this production stays true to ...

Tarradiddle Tales
Tarradiddle Tales
2/4 - 2/5/2012


Feb. 4-5, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $12 / General Section $10 In Tarradiddle Tales, three actors explore four folk tales from different ...

The Borrowers
The Borrowers
1/20 - 2/5/2012


By Mary Norton Adapted for the stage by Charles Way Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2012 • McColl Family Theatre Front Orchestra $24 / General Section $18 ...

The Best of Omimeo
The Best of Omimeo
1/28 - 1/29/2012


Jan. 28-29, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $14 • General Section $12 For 34 years the Omimeo Mime Theatre has offered audiences a ...

Emperor's New Clothes
Emperor's New Clothes
1/14 - 1/15/2012


Jan. 14-15, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $14 • General Section $12 This Grey Seal Puppets production uses playful puppetry and a cast ...

The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit
12/9 - 12/30/2011


Dec. 9-30, 2011 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $18 / General Section $14 All the other toys in the nursery snub the Velveteen Rabbit ...

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!


Dec. 2-22, 2011 • McColl Family Theatre Front Orchestra $24 / General Section $18 First grader Junie B. Jones can’t decide how she feels about ...

Roger Day
Roger Day
11/19 - 11/20/2011


Nov. 19-20, 2011 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $14 • General Section $12 Encouraging kids to sing loud, jump high, and dream big, two-time ...

The Commedia Cinderella
The Commedia Cinderella
10/28 - 11/13/2011


Oct. 28-Nov. 13, 2011 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $18 / General Section $14 In this funny, fast-paced show, the Tarradiddle Players put a ...

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Peace Center (5/7 - 5/12)
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